Rock and Rapid Adventures food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Rock and Rapid Adventures holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 July 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hacche Mill, North Devon Link Road, South Molton, EX36 3NA
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Rock and Rapid Adventures sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Rock and Rapid Adventures | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Rock and Rapid Adventures none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rock and Rapid Adventures, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lous Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2025 |
| Eaton Aerospace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| The Exmoor Feasting Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Algapelago Marine Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| M J Caterers T/A The Benita Community Project C.I.C. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Mole Valley Farmers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Simmons Fruit Sales Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Kenniford Farm Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Rock and Rapid Adventures
What is Rock and Rapid Adventures's food hygiene rating?
Rock and Rapid Adventures has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 17 July 2013.
Is Rock and Rapid Adventures safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rock and Rapid Adventures last inspected?
Rock and Rapid Adventures was last inspected on 17 July 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rock and Rapid Adventures?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rock and Rapid Adventures compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Rock and Rapid Adventures holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Rock and Rapid Adventures and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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